Plain-language guides to what's required of Alaska short-term rental hosts, organized by region. Not legal advice — accurate information about the rules and how to follow them.
Select your region to see the short-term rental rules where you host. Current as of August 2026 — members receive direct alerts when rules change.
Anchorage · Girdwood · Eagle River · Chugiak · Palmer · Wasilla · Talkeetna · Mat-Su
Per AMC 10.90.020, registration requires the following for each rental unit:
B&B permits are no longer issued or renewed as of May 1, 2026. Former B&Bs must register as STRs through this program. Anchorage's Bed Tax still applies separately — direct Bed Tax questions to the MOA Program Tax Department. For a refund on a recently renewed B&B permit, contact the Permit Counter of the MOA Development Services Division.
The municipality enforces registration through code enforcement and fines, not automatic delisting. Owners who receive a violation notice have up to 30 extra days (through October 1, 2026) to register before a fine is imposed, and the municipal attorney's office has said enforcement officers are encouraged to dismiss fines once an owner registers. Host Alaska joined Airbnb, VRBO, and other tourism industry voices in asking the Municipality to extend this deadline past peak season. Community members can report suspected unregistered rentals to the Anchorage Code Enforcement Hotline at 907-343-4141 or via the #ANCWorks request system. Read more (ADN) →
Municipality of Anchorage: 907-343-4311 · MuniLicenses@anchorageak.gov
Host Alaska support: info@hostalaska.org or submit a question. Members receive direct guidance and renewal reminders.
No dedicated STR program yet in Mat-Su, Girdwood, or other Southcentral communities — the state business license still applies. Know of a local rule we're missing? →
Seward · Soldotna · Kenai · Homer · Kodiak · Cooper Landing · Cordova · Valdez · Whittier
Other Kenai & Gulf Coast communities are tax-only or have no dedicated STR program yet — the state business license still applies. Report a local rule →
Juneau · Sitka · Ketchikan · Petersburg · Wrangell · Haines · Skagway · Gustavus
Fairbanks · North Pole · Denali corridor · Delta Junction · Tok · Nenana · Healy
Bethel · Dillingham · Nome · Kotzebue · Utqiaġvik · Unalaska/Dutch Harbor · Bristol Bay · Aleutians · Bush Alaska
No community in this region has a dedicated short-term rental program yet. Local sales or bed taxes may apply, and the state business license is required statewide. As rules develop, Host Alaska will post them here. Know of a local rule? Let us know →
Under Alaska Statute AS 43.70.020, anyone earning rental income in Alaska — including from a single short-term rental — must hold a current Alaska Business License from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, on top of any local registration.
$50 for one year · $100 for two years (50% discount for seniors). Apply through DCCED →
This information is general only and is not legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with your municipality. Report a regulatory change →
Short-term rental income is reportable for federal tax purposes. Most Alaska jurisdictions also require platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO to collect and remit local lodging taxes directly when bookings flow through them. Federal pricing-display rules apply to short-term rental listings as well. For questions about your specific situation, consult a qualified tax professional or attorney.
Host Alaska recommends that all Alaska hosts meet these baseline safety standards regardless of local requirements. Being a responsible host protects your guests, your community, and your business.
Members receive direct alerts when rules change in their municipality — within 24–48 hours of any significant development. Don't find out about a new requirement by missing a deadline.